Watching a trophy decided from the spot is an intense experience. It is one that I could not handle. At Queen Anne Beer Hall when it went to PKs I turned away from the screen.
The thought of seeing a Landon Donovan-esque horror penalty from the team I love scared me. I closed my eyes, bowed my head and held Rachel’s out-stretched hand.
I would experience the tension of penalties through sound and raw emotion. This may not have been a good choice for my mental health.
For the first round the process was simple. Toronto made their shot.